Work Has Begun on Footprint Mural
Work has begun on the mural that’s going to be painted on the side of Footprint. The design of the mural, which was decided by community vote, will be done in partnership with Footprint, artist Jeff Canham and San Franisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD.) November update: as of the last POPS Mini-Grant […]
L Taraval Rapid Project
This upcoming POPS’s monthly meeting next week is an important one! SFMTA (Muni) is planning major changes to Taraval Street in the next few years and if we don’t voice our thoughts they will proceed with their plans. Some proposed changes are double streetcar length boarding islands, loss of parking spaces on Taraval, left lane […]
Taraval Street Improvement Project Moves Forward
By Tom Prete, Ocean Beach Bulletin Outer Judah and Noriega streets have steady foot traffic, bustling businesses and growing recognition outside the Sunset District, and now some of that vitality may be coming to the end of Taraval Street. Thursday evening, Congregation B’nai Emunah will host the third community meeting for the Taraval Streetscape Improvement […]
2/13/13 Community Meeting: MUNI Changes on 19th Avenue
The San Francisco Transportation Authority is working on design concepts for shifting the M-Ocean View light rail transit line to the west side of 19th Avenue. Working with city agencies and private sector/institutional partners (Parkmerced, SF State, and General Growth Properties – owners of Stonestown Galleria), the study team has developed several conceptual design alternatives. […]
Sunday Parking Meter Enforcement Starts
As of January 6, 2013, all SFMTA parking meters in San Francisco will be enforced on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. with four hour time limits. Parking has traditionally been free on Sundays since parking meters were first installed in the 1940s. At that time, most businesses were closed on Sundays, so there was […]
A Greener 19th Avenue
Work is currently underway to enhance 19th Avenue by installing greenery in the medians. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is expected to complete the project in March 2013 at the latest. The project is part of efforts to make 19th Avenue a safer transportation corridor for both drivers and pedestrians. In recent years, the […]
Nov. 18, 2012: Soapbox Derby/Block Party to Benefit Larson Playground
The plan to renovate Larsen Playground has been approved by the Recreation & Parks Department. Now the Friends of Larsen Playground are gearing up for major fundraising. The goal is to raise $250,000 by February. To kick off this ambitious fundraising campaign, the Friends of Larsen are holding a Soapbox Derby/Block Party on November 18, […]
New Mural at South Sunset Playground
Have you been to South Sunset Playground on Vicente and 40th Ave. lately? It’s getting an artistic facelift thanks to Art in Every Classroom, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing art classes, grants and public art projects to neighborhoods in San Francisco. The boldly colored mural “Play in Many Languages” is nearing completion. As the […]
‘Named’ Neighborhoods for the Outer Sunset?
City considering changes to commercial zoning in the Outer Sunset District District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu has asked the city to consider a plan to zone three “named” commercial districts into the Outer Sunset. “Named” districts such as West Portal, Inner Clement, Sacramento, Broadway, Castro, etc. enjoy tailored regulations that help create unique character and […]
Jet Plane Coming Back to Larsen Playground
The Recreation & Parks Department project team has presented designs for Larsen Playground that includes a 30+ foot sculpted plane, with a “jetstream” of climbing ropes, swings, and a customized preschool play structure. The playground, located next to 19th Avenue near Ulloa Street, is currently a sand pit with a few swing sets. On August […]